Quote by Martin Luther

Mankind has a free will; but it is free to milk cows and to build houses, nothing more.

Mankind has a free will; but it is free to milk cows and to

Summary

This quote suggests that while humans possess free will, its boundaries are limited to practical tasks such as milking cows and constructing homes. In other words, our freedom is constrained to accomplishing basic needs and fulfilling common responsibilities. It implies that free will does not extend to making profound choices or influencing major aspects of the world; rather, it is confined to actions that ensure our survival and comfort within societal norms. Thus, the quote implies a somewhat constrained view of human agency and its capacity to affect significant change in the world.

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